Iraq

Iraq ranks 186th of 193 countries in the GSCI 2026, with a score of 34.0. This is 54% of the best score (Sweden, 62.9) and places Iraq in the 4th percentile, 11.3 points below the global average of 45.4.

Iraq performs best in Social Capital (130th) and Governance (145th), and weakest in Resource Efficiency (189th) and Natural Capital (188th). Its ranks in the other dimensions: Intellectual Capital 161st, Economic Sustainability 175th.

Iraq's GSCI score has declined by 0.6 points over the past ten years (2015–2025). Based on recent trends, the 10-year outlook is negative (-3.9 points).

Iraq has a population of 46.0 million, 11% above the average country (41.5 million), and a population density of 106 people per km², 82% above the world average (58). Its GDP is $279.6 billion, 51% below the average country ($569.2 billion).

Iraq's GDP per capita is $6,074, 56% below the world average of $13,684.

The Global Sustainable Competitiveness Index (GSCI) measures the sustainable competitiveness of 193 countries across six dimensions: Natural Capital, Resource Efficiency, Social Capital, Intellectual Capital, Economic Sustainability and Governance. It is based on 296 quantitative indicators from sources such as the World Bank, UN agencies and the IMF, with no surveys or opinions.